2007 Volvo V50 vs. 2010 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2010 Ford Fiesta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volvo V50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volvo V50 would be higher. At 2,433 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V50 (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2010 Ford Fiesta. (95 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V50 weights approximately 570 kg more than 2010 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volvo V50 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Fiesta. (128 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volvo V50 | 2010 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Volvo | Ford |
| Model | V50 | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2433 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.2 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 45 L |
